WO2023184607A1 - Élément de support et appareil d'affichage pliable - Google Patents

Élément de support et appareil d'affichage pliable Download PDF

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WO2023184607A1
WO2023184607A1 PCT/CN2022/087352 CN2022087352W WO2023184607A1 WO 2023184607 A1 WO2023184607 A1 WO 2023184607A1 CN 2022087352 W CN2022087352 W CN 2022087352W WO 2023184607 A1 WO2023184607 A1 WO 2023184607A1
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汪文强
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  • the present application relates to the field of display technology, and in particular, to a support member and a foldable display device.
  • the foldable display device has the advantages of being thin, portable, and capable of realizing both large and small size displays. However, the foldable display device is prone to arching when folded.
  • the purpose of this application is to provide a support member and a foldable display device to solve the problem that the foldable display device is prone to arching when folded.
  • a support member for a foldable display device having a first folding area, and when the support member is in a flattened state, the support member includes:
  • a plurality of first grooves are provided in the first folding area. Opposite ends of the first grooves are indented in a first direction, and the first direction intersects the length direction of the support member.
  • the first groove includes:
  • Two recessed sections are arranged opposite each other in the first direction, and the recessed sections have opposite first and second ends;
  • One connecting section is connected between the first ends of the two recessed sections, and the other connecting section is connected between the second ends of the two recessed sections. between.
  • the recessed section includes:
  • the second recessed section is connected to the first recessed section, and the second recessed section is symmetrically arranged with the first recessed section.
  • both the first recessed section and the second recessed section are linear.
  • the angle between the first recessed section and the second recessed section is greater than or equal to 20 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees.
  • the connecting section is linear and parallel to the first direction.
  • One connecting section connects the first indented section of the two indented sections, and the other connecting section connects the first indented section of the two indented sections.
  • the second indented section connects the two indented sections.
  • the angle between one of the connecting sections and the first recessed section and the angle between the other connecting section and the second recessed section are both greater than or equal to 15 degrees. and less than or equal to 30 degrees.
  • the two recessed sections are arranged symmetrically, and the two connecting sections are arranged axially symmetrically.
  • the angle between the first direction and the length direction of the support member is greater than or equal to 30 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees.
  • the angle between the first direction and the length direction of the support member is greater than or equal to 60 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees.
  • an angle between the first direction and the length direction of the support member is equal to 90 degrees.
  • the size of the first groove along the first direction is greater than or equal to the size of the first groove in the length direction of the support member.
  • a ratio between a size of the first groove along the first direction and a size of the first groove in the length direction of the support member is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 4.
  • a plurality of the first grooves includes a plurality of rows of the first grooves arranged along the first direction, and one row of the first grooves includes a plurality of first grooves along the support member.
  • a plurality of first grooves are arranged side by side in the length direction.
  • the distance between two adjacent first grooves in a row of the first grooves is smaller than the size of the first grooves in the length direction of the support member.
  • the ratio of the size of the first groove in the length direction of the support member to the spacing between two adjacent first grooves in a row of the first grooves is greater than or equal to 3 and less than or equal to 20.
  • a portion between two adjacent first grooves in one row is connected to one first groove in another adjacent row of first grooves.
  • the middle positions of the recessed sections of the groove are connected.
  • the distance between two adjacent first grooves in two adjacent rows of the first grooves is equal to the distance between two adjacent first grooves in one row of first grooves. The spacing between grooves.
  • the depth of at least one first groove in the thickness direction of the support member is smaller than the thickness of the support member, and/or, the at least one first groove is in the thickness direction of the support member.
  • the depth in the thickness direction is equal to the thickness of the support member.
  • a depth of the plurality of first grooves in a thickness direction of the support member is equal to the thickness of the support member.
  • the support member further includes a second folding area spaced apart from the first folding area.
  • the support member further includes:
  • a plurality of second grooves are located in the second folding area, and the second grooves are elongated, and the length of the second grooves is parallel to the first direction.
  • the second groove is convex at opposite ends in the first direction.
  • the convex portions at opposite ends of the second groove in the first direction include at least one of a circular arc segment or an elliptical arc segment.
  • the first direction is perpendicular to the length direction of the support member
  • the plurality of second grooves include multiple rows of second grooves arranged along the length direction of the support member
  • a row of said second grooves includes a plurality of said second grooves arranged side by side along said first direction.
  • the first folding area corresponds to the outer folding area of the foldable display device
  • the second folding area corresponds to the inner folding area of the foldable display device
  • the area ratio of the plurality of second grooves in the second folding area is smaller than the area ratio of the plurality of first grooves in the first folding area.
  • a foldable display device includes:
  • the above-mentioned support member is located on the back side of the light-emitting surface of the flexible display panel.
  • the present application provides a support member and a foldable display device.
  • the support member has a first folding area.
  • the support member When the support member is in a flat state, the support member includes a plurality of first grooves provided in the first folding area. The first grooves The opposite ends in the first direction are indented, and the first direction intersects the length direction of the support member.
  • the foldable display device When the foldable display device is partially folded outward corresponding to the first folding area, the first groove in the first folding area is indented. The end is compressed under the action of compressive stress, adapting to the compressive stress environment caused by the outward folding of the foldable display device, and avoiding the arching problem of the support member in the thickness direction of the foldable display device.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded schematic diagram of a foldable display device in a flat state according to an embodiment of the present application
  • Figure 2 is a three-dimensional schematic view of the foldable display device in a folded state according to the embodiment of the present application
  • Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the flexible display module when the foldable display device shown in Figure 1 is in a flat state;
  • Figure 4 is a schematic plan view of the support member when the flexible display module shown in Figure 3 is in a flat state;
  • Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the flexible display panel and supporting members when the foldable display device shown in Figure 1 is in a folded state;
  • Figure 6 is a partial enlarged schematic view of position N of the first folding area of the support member shown in Figure 4;
  • Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of a metal pattern in Figure 6;
  • Figure 8 is a partial enlarged schematic view of the second folding area M of the support member shown in Figure 4;
  • FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged schematic view of the second folding area of the support member shown in FIG. 8 .
  • the foldable display device 10 has an outer folding area 10a, an inner folding area 10b and three first non-folding areas 10c.
  • the dimensions of the non-folding areas 10c are the same, and the three first non-folding areas 10c are respectively located between an outer folding area 10a and an inner folding area 10b, the side of the outer folding area 10a away from the inner folding area 10b and the inner folding area 10b.
  • the foldable display device 10 is folded into a Z-shaped folding device, in which the outer folding area 10 a of the foldable display device 10 is folded in a U shape, and the inner folding area 10 b of the foldable display device 10 is folded in a water drop shape. It can be understood that the inner folding area 10b of the foldable display device 10 can also be folded in a wedge shape.
  • the foldable display device 10 includes a flexible display module 20 and a flexible mechanism 30 .
  • the flexible display module 20 is disposed on the flexible mechanism 30 .
  • the flexible display module 20 includes a support member 201 , a buffer member 202 , a flexible display panel 203 , a polarizer 204 and a protective cover 205 stacked in sequence.
  • the support member 201 and the buffer member 202 are connected through a first glue layer 2061
  • the buffer member 202 and the flexible display panel 203 are connected through a second glue layer 2062
  • the flexible display panel 203 and the polarizer 204 are connected through a third glue layer.
  • 2063 connection, the polarizer 204 and the protective cover 205 are connected through a fourth adhesive layer 2064.
  • the flexible mechanism 30 includes an outer folding mechanism and an inner folding mechanism. Both the outer folding mechanism and the inner folding mechanism adopt conventional designs in the prior art, and will not be described in detail in this application.
  • the flexible mechanism 30 is housed in the housing.
  • the support member 201 is located on the back side of the light-emitting surface of the flexible display panel 203 .
  • the support member 201 has a first folding area 201a, a second folding area 201b and three second non-folding areas 201c, a first folding area 201a, a second folding area 201b and three third folding areas.
  • the two non-folding areas 201c are arranged side by side in the length direction of the support member 201, the three second non-folding areas 201c have the same size, and the length direction of the support member 201 is the second direction.
  • the first folding area 201a and the second folding area 201b are spaced apart.
  • the three second non-folding areas 201c are respectively located between the first folding area 201a and the second folding area 201b.
  • the first folding area 201a is far away from the second folding area 201b.
  • the first folding area 201a is provided corresponding to the outer folding area 10a
  • the second folding area 201b is provided corresponding to the inner folding area 10b
  • a second non-folding area 201c is provided corresponding to a first non-folding area 10c.
  • the thickness of the support member 201 is greater than or equal to 0.05 mm and less than or equal to 0.3 mm.
  • the support member 201 is made of at least one of stainless steel, structural steel, titanium alloy, copper, copper alloy, aluminum alloy, and magnesium alloy. Specifically, the support member 201 is made of stainless steel.
  • the first folding area 201a of the supporting member 201 (set corresponding to the outer folding area 10a) is subjected to compressive stress, and the second folding area 201b of the supporting member 201 ( The first folding area 201a of the support member 201 and the second folding area 201b of the support member 201 bear the stress in opposite directions.
  • this application combines the first folding area 201a of the support member 201 and the second folding area 201 of the support member 201.
  • the area 201b is differentially designed so that while the first folding area 201a of the support member 201 is suitable for compressive stress, the second folding area 201b of the support member 201 is suitable for tensile stress.
  • the structure of the support member 201 when the foldable display device 10 is in the flat state and the support member 201 is in the flat state will be described below.
  • the support member 201 includes a plurality of first grooves 2011, and the opposite ends of the first grooves 2011 are indented in the first direction.
  • the direction intersects the length direction of the support member 201 .
  • the two ends of the plurality of first grooves 2011 in the first folding area 201a of the support member 201 that are indented in the first direction are compressed under the action of compressive stress. This prevents the portion of the support member 201 in the first folding area 201a from arching under the action of compressive stress.
  • the first groove 2011 includes two recessed sections 2012 and two connecting sections 2013 .
  • the recessed sections 2012 have opposite first ends O1 and second ends O2.
  • the first ends O1 of the two recessed sections 2012 are located on the same side, and the second ends O2 of the two recessed sections 2012 are located on the same side.
  • One connecting section 2013 is connected between the first ends O1 of the two recessed sections 2012, and the other connecting section 2013 is connected between the second ends O2 of the two recessed sections 2012.
  • Each recessed section 2012 includes a first recessed section 20121 and a second recessed section 20122.
  • a second recessed section 20122 and a first recessed section 20121 are connected through a horizontal section, and the horizontal section is connected to the support member 201
  • the length direction is parallel, and a second indented section 20122 and a first indented section 20121 are arranged in mirror symmetry, further causing the first indented section 20121 and the second indented section 20122 of the indented section 2012 to be compressed under the action of compressive stress. synchronously compress and approach each other.
  • Both the first recessed section 20121 and the second recessed section 20122 are linear, so that the recessed end of the first groove 2011 is easier to deform during the compression process. It can be understood that the first indented segment 20121 and the second indented segment 20122 may both be non-linear.
  • the first indented segment 20121 and the second indented segment 20122 may be indented arc-shaped segments, or, The first indented section 20121 and the second indented section 20122 both have a polygonal shape.
  • the first included angle ⁇ between the first indented section 20121 and the second indented section 20122 is greater than or equal to 20 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees, so that during the compression process of the indented section 2012 under the action of compressive stress, the first When the indented section 20121 and the second indented section 20122 are close to each other, there is a suitable angle between them to facilitate compression, and the first groove 2011 has a suitable area, thereby balancing the first folding area 201a.
  • the area size and number of the grooves 2011 ensure that the first folding area 201a of the support member 201 has appropriate compressibility.
  • the first included angle ⁇ between the first indented section 20121 and the second indented section 20122 is 25 degrees, 30 degrees, 35 degrees, 40 degrees, 45 degrees, 50 degrees, 60 degrees, 70 degrees, 75 degrees and 80 degrees.
  • the first included angle ⁇ between the first recessed section 20121 and the second recessed section 20122 is greater than or equal to 30 degrees and less than or equal to 80 degrees to further ensure the plurality of first grooves 2011 in the first folding area 201a Has suitable compressibility.
  • the connecting section 2013 is linear and parallel to the first direction.
  • the two connecting sections 2013 of the first groove 2011 are parallel to each other.
  • One connecting section 2013 connects the first recessed section 20121 of the two recessed sections 2012, and the other connecting section 2013
  • the second indented section 20122 connects the two indented sections 2012, so that the compressive stress is more easily transmitted to the indented end of the first groove 2011 in the first direction during the outward folding process, thereby making the first groove 2011 in The recessed end in the first direction can deform under the action of small compressive stress.
  • the connecting section 2013 can also be a protruding section, and the protruding section protrudes in a direction away from the middle part of the first groove 2011 to further increase the compressibility of the first groove 2011.
  • the two connecting sections 2013 are arranged axially symmetrically so that the two connecting sections 2013 compress the two recessed sections 2012 synchronously.
  • the second included angle ⁇ between one connecting section 2013 and the first recessed section 20121 is equal to the third included angle ⁇ between the other connecting section 2013 and the second recessed section 20122, so that the first recessed section 20121 and The second recessed sections 20122 can move closer to each other synchronously under the action of compressive stress.
  • the third included angle ⁇ between the connecting section 2013 and the second recessed section 20122 is greater than or equal to 15 degrees and less than or equal to 30 degrees, so that the recessed end of the first groove 2011 in the first direction is at a smaller angle. It can be compressed and deformed under the action of external force, while ensuring that the indented end of the first groove 2011 in the first direction has an appropriate compressibility.
  • the third included angle ⁇ between the connecting section 2013 and the second recessed section 20122 is 15 degrees, 18 degrees, 20 degrees, 22 degrees, 24 degrees, 26 degrees or 30 degrees.
  • the shape of the first groove 2011 is an axially symmetrical indentation pattern, so that the symmetrical parts of the first groove 2011 can deform synchronously during the compression process.
  • the compressive stresses tend to be uniform.
  • the angle between the first direction and the length direction of the support member 201 is greater than or equal to 30 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees, so that when the outer folding area 10a of the foldable display device 10 is in the outer folding state, the first groove 2011 is in the outer folding state. Compression deformation occurs under the action of compressive stress.
  • the angle between the first direction and the length direction of the support member 201 is 35 degrees, 40 degrees, 50 degrees, 60 degrees, 70 degrees, 80 degrees or 90 degrees.
  • the angle between the first direction and the length direction of the support member 201 is greater than or equal to 60 degrees and less than or equal to 90 degrees, so that when the outer folding area 10a of the foldable display device 10 is in the outer folding state, the first groove 2011 Compression deformation can occur under the action of small compressive stress.
  • the angle between the first direction and the length direction of the support member 201 is equal to 90 degrees, that is, the first direction is perpendicular to the length direction of the support member 201, so that the outer folding area 10a of the foldable display device 10 is in an outer folding state.
  • the first groove 2011 can undergo compressive deformation under the action of smaller compressive stress.
  • the first dimension L2 of the first groove 2011 along the first direction is greater than or equal to the second dimension d of the first groove 2011 in the length direction of the support member 201, so that multiple first dimensions can be provided in the length direction of the support member 201.
  • the groove 2011 ensures the compressibility of the first folding area 201a of the support member 201 when folded outward.
  • the ratio between the first dimension L2 of the first groove 2011 along the first direction and the second dimension d of the first groove 2011 in the length direction of the support member 201 is greater than or equal to 1 and less than or equal to 4, that is, the first groove
  • the size of the groove 2011 in the first direction is greater than or equal to the size in the length direction of the support member 201 .
  • the ratio is 1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3, 3.2, 3.4, 3.6, or 4.
  • the first dimension L2 of the first groove 2011 along the first direction is greater than or equal to 3 mm and less than or equal to 10 mm
  • the second dimension d of the first groove 2011 in the length direction of the support member 201 is greater than or equal to 2 mm and less than or equal to 4 mm.
  • the first dimension L2 of the first groove 2011 along the first direction is 3 mm, 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm, 7 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm
  • the first groove 2011 is in the length direction of the support member 201
  • the second dimensions d are 2 mm, 2.5 mm, 3 mm and 4 mm.
  • the plurality of first grooves 2011 includes a plurality of rows of first grooves 2011 arranged along the first direction.
  • One row of first grooves 2011 includes a plurality of first grooves 2011 arranged side by side along the length direction of the support member 201 .
  • the first distance c between two adjacent first grooves 2011 in a row of first grooves 2011 is smaller than the second dimension d of the first grooves 2011 in the length direction of the support member 201 .
  • the ratio of the second dimension d of the first groove 2011 in the length direction of the support member 201 to the first spacing c between two adjacent first grooves 2011 in a row of first grooves 2011 is greater than or equal to 3 and Less than or equal to 20.
  • the ratio is 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, or 20.
  • Two adjacent first grooves 2011 in two adjacent rows of first grooves 2011 are staggered, so that compressive stress is more easily transmitted between the plurality of first grooves 2011 in the first folding area 201a. It can be understood that two adjacent first grooves 2011 in two adjacent rows of first grooves 2011 can also be arranged side by side in the first direction one by one.
  • the second distance b between two adjacent first grooves 2011 in two adjacent rows of first grooves 2011 is equal to the first distance b between two adjacent first grooves 2011 in one row of first grooves 2011.
  • the spacing c is to ensure that the stress experienced by each part between the plurality of first grooves 2011 under the action of compressive stress tends to be the same.
  • the first distance c between two adjacent first grooves 2011 in a row of first grooves 2011 is greater than or equal to 0.2 mm and less than or equal to 0.6 mm.
  • the first spacing c between two adjacent first grooves 2011 in a row of first grooves 2011 is 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.5 mm and 0.6 mm.
  • the part between two adjacent first grooves 2011 in one row of first grooves 2011 is connected to the middle position of the indented section of one first groove 2011 in another adjacent row of first grooves 2011, That is, the part between two adjacent first grooves 2011 in one row of first grooves 2011 and a first indented section 2012 of a first groove 2011 in another row of first grooves 2011.
  • the connection between the recessed section 20121 and a second recessed section 20122 is connected, so that the part between two adjacent first grooves 2011 in one row of first grooves 2011 is opposite to that of another adjacent row of first grooves 2011.
  • the compression of the first groove 2011 adjacent to the part between two adjacent first grooves 2011 plays a relatively fixed role, thereby ensuring that the compression deformation of the first groove 2011 is more controllable.
  • the vertical spacing e between opposite ends of the portion between two adjacent rows of first grooves 2011 in the first direction is greater than or equal to 1.5 mm and less than or equal to 3 mm, such that The length of the portion between two adjacent rows of first grooves 2011 is appropriate, thereby ensuring the compression performance of the first grooves 2011.
  • the depth of the at least one first groove 2011 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is less than the thickness of the support member 201 , and/or the depth of the at least one first groove 2011 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is equal to the thickness of the support member 201 , so that the first groove 2011 can deform under the action of stress.
  • the depth of the plurality of first grooves 2011 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is equal to the thickness of the support member 201 to increase the compressibility of the first folding area 201a of the support member 201 when folded outward.
  • the depth of the plurality of first grooves 2011 may also be smaller than the thickness of the supporting member 201; or, in the first folding area 201a, the depth of some of the first grooves 2011 may be smaller than the thickness of the supporting member 201. 201, the depth of part of the first groove 2011 is equal to the thickness of the support member 201.
  • a plurality of first grooves 2011 are provided in the first folding area 201a of the support member 201.
  • the first grooves 2011 have negative Poisson's ratio mechanical properties.
  • the first folding area 201a of the support member 201 is more easily compressed and deformed, so that the first folding area 201a of the support member 201 adapts to the compressive stress environment caused by the foldable display device due to outward folding, thereby causing the support member 201 to exert pressure on the first glue.
  • the extrusion force of the layer 2061 is reduced, and the extrusion force endured by the first adhesive layer 2061 is reduced, which improves the problem of black spots or bright lines on the screen caused by degumming of the first adhesive layer 2061.
  • the support member 201 also includes a plurality of second grooves 2014.
  • the second grooves 2014 are elongated, and the length of the second grooves 2014 is the same as that of the second groove 2014. One direction is parallel.
  • the plurality of second grooves 2014 are stretched under the action of tensile stress, and the area of the plurality of second grooves 2014 increases.
  • the second groove 2014 is convex at opposite ends in the first direction.
  • the convex portions at opposite ends of the second groove 2014 in the first direction include at least one of a circular arc segment or an elliptical arc segment.
  • the second groove 2014 includes two opposite straight segments 2015 and an arc segment 2016 connecting the two opposite straight segments 2015.
  • the straight segment 2015 is parallel to the first direction
  • the arc segment 2016 is located in the second groove 2014.
  • the opposite ends in the first direction are convex.
  • the arc segment 2016 is a circular arc segment. It can be understood that the arc segment 2016 may also be an elliptical arc segment.
  • the plurality of second grooves 2014 includes multiple rows of second grooves 2014 arranged along the length direction of the support member 201. The spacing between any two adjacent rows of second grooves 2014 is equal. Two adjacent second grooves 2014 in 2014 are staggered.
  • the row of second grooves 2014 includes a plurality of second grooves 2014 arranged side by side along the first direction.
  • the third distance y between two adjacent second grooves 2014 in a row of second grooves 2014 is greater than the fourth distance m between two adjacent rows of second grooves 2014 .
  • the folding radius of the foldable display device 10 in the inner folding area 10b is greater than or equal to 4 mm and less than or equal to 6 mm
  • the third dimension k of the second groove 2014 in the first direction is greater than or equal to 4 mm and less than or equal to 7 mm
  • a fourth dimension n of a second groove 2014 in the second direction is greater than or equal to 0.15 mm and less than or equal to 0.3 mm.
  • the third spacing y between two adjacent second grooves 2014 in a row of second grooves 2014 is greater than or equal to 0.2 mm and less than or equal to 0.6 mm.
  • the fourth spacing m between two adjacent rows of second grooves 2014 is greater than or equal to 0.1 mm and less than or equal to 0.25 mm.
  • the area ratio of the plurality of second grooves 2014 in the second folding area 201b is smaller than the area ratio of the plurality of first grooves 2011 in the first folding area 201a, so that the flexibility of the second folding area 201b of the support member 201 is less than The flexibility of the first folding area 201a ensures that the first folding area 201a of the support member 201 is easier to deform.
  • the depth of the plurality of second grooves 2014 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is less than or equal to the thickness of the support member 201 . Specifically, the depth of the plurality of second grooves 2014 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is equal to the thickness of the support member 201 .
  • the depth of the plurality of second grooves 2014 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is less than the thickness of the support member 201; or, the depth of part of the second grooves 2014 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is less than the thickness of the support member 201.
  • the depth of part of the second groove 2014 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is equal to the thickness of the support member 201.
  • the support member 201 further includes a plurality of third grooves 2017, and the plurality of third grooves 2017 are U-shaped.
  • a plurality of third grooves 2017 are provided on two opposite edges of the support member 201 in the second folding area 201b in the first direction.
  • Each third groove 2017 is arranged side by side with a row of second grooves 2014, and each third groove 2017 is disposed side by side with a row of second grooves 2014. The opening direction of the third groove 2017 is away from the second groove 2014.
  • the depth of the plurality of third grooves 2017 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is less than or equal to the thickness of the support member 201 . Specifically, the depth of the plurality of third grooves 2017 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 is equal to the thickness of the support member 201 .
  • the depth of the plurality of third grooves 2017 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 may be smaller than the thickness of the support member 201; or, the depth of some of the third grooves 2017 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 may be smaller than the thickness of the support member 201.
  • the thickness of the member 201 and the depth of part of the third groove 2017 in the thickness direction of the support member 201 are equal to the thickness of the support member 201 .
  • the design of the plurality of second grooves 2014 and the plurality of third grooves 2017 in the second folding area 201b of the support member 201 in this embodiment can adapt to the tensile stress environment generated by inner folding, so that the second folding area 201b of the support member
  • the deformation of the part is more coordinated with the adjacent glue layer and film layer, reducing the stress difference experienced by the flexible display module during the folding process, thereby ensuring the bending fatigue life of the module material in the inner folding area 10b.

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Un élément de support (201) et un appareil d'affichage pliable (10). L'élément de support (201) est pourvu d'une première zone de pliage (201a), et lorsque l'élément de support (201) est dans un état aplati, l'élément de support (201) comprend : une pluralité de premières rainures (20) qui sont disposées dans la première zone de pliage (201a), deux extrémités opposées de chaque première rainure (20) qui vont dans un premier sens étant renfoncées, et le premier sens croisant le sens de la longueur de l'élément de support (201).
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